Mike- with fuel prices rising, I'm guessing probably less each day? The silver lining in this is the hope of a larger equity run-up when housing improves. The other option being finding work closer to home... which can happen more easily where the population increases also attract jobs.

I've been spreadsheeting fuel costs and time )opportunity) costs for living farther from work for my clients for a couple of years. You are right that the compromises are different for different people. Luckily, here in the Atlanta area, companies and jobs are everywhere, so there isn't one hub... there are about 4 major ones and several more secondary hub areas.

Congratulations on being featured, Chuck! Are more metros going to be added to these sites soon? I like the info, just would like to see more places to be able to use as comparisons. Thanks for the good stuff.

Chuck - I actually did commute to Phoenix Sky Harbor for many years from the east valley and it's so not my bag! However with that said, I like the dollar per square foot that the far east valley offers on homes. I am thinking if I can stay pretty mobile with a decent mobile office, I can take advantage of some of the great deals out east! But that drive.....oh let me think about this again. Nice tool you have shared. Nice Gold Star my friend!

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